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Lädt ... Gift of a Letter (Original 1990; 1991. Auflage)von Alexandra Stoddard
Werk-InformationenGift of a Letter: Giving the Gift of Ourselves-- Add Richness and Grace to Your Life Through the Art of Letter-writing von Alexandra Stoddard (1990)
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. This is the book that influenced me to acquire a multitude of "Penpals", back in the days before e-mail when I was in grade school. I corresponded with people from all over the world, mostly kids but also a few adults and even one convict... There was a worldwide culture of penpals who would send each other "FBs" or Friendship Books (sort of like a chainmail message board). Each person added their address and interests to the FB, and you could correspond with any of them. With the advent of e-mail letter writing has taken a new turn. Though we don't send as many "real" letters, we actually correspond more virtually. This book can inspire "virtual" letter writers, just as it recalls the joy of receiving a "traditional" epistle. Stoddard offers many inspiring tips on letter composition as well as the nuts and bolts (stationery, supplies, etc.) One of my favorite suggestions is to carry a stack of postcards with you and jot down quick notes to friends when you have a few minutes of free or "waiting" time during the day. Just flipping through this book inspires me.... enough reviewing, I'll go write a letter! Zeige 3 von 3 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
A world of difference separates a phone call from a letter, says Alexandra Stoddard. She urges the reader to make letter-writing a natural habit, evaluates different kinds of papers, and praises the traditional fountain pen as a natural extension of the hand. Illustrated. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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Ms Stoddard refers to and quotes many famous letter writers including Samuel Johnson, Abraham Lincoln, Elizabeth Barrett, E.B.White, etc.; provides appendix listing famous letters she has enjoyed; and warmly discusses the writings of Virginia Wolf throughout the book. She states that, “Surely letter writing must be a part of the pursuit of happiness.”
Who can deny the pleasure of receiving a hand written correspondence from someone you personally know even if it says only, “I’m thinking about you...” Ms Stoddard challenges, “dare to begin,” “it is never too late,” that “no news is not good news,” and provides advice concerning how and what to write including comments concerning quality of hand writing.
I recommend this book for any wondering about taking up the valuable habit of letter-writing. Letters allow you to purposefully communicate your true intent and may be read and re-read by the recipients at their leisure. This is an easy and educational read. ( )